the showman 4,074 #2 Posted August 5, 2016 Thanks nigel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #3 Posted August 6, 2016 Hope to make something similar to this. 2 Ian and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #4 Posted August 6, 2016 That will be a cool project Chris... Your soon be down grading the beach 1 HeadExam reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 548 #5 Posted August 6, 2016 http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/topic/64592-custom-graderbelly-blade/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #6 Posted August 7, 2016 Brilliant idea using an old dozer blade, I've got a spare frame somewhere in the woodshed just need the blade Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #7 Posted August 7, 2016 Now I'm getting ideas... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #8 Posted August 7, 2016 There'll be a blade buried somewhere, Chris. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #9 Posted August 7, 2016 8 minutes ago, Stormin said: There'll be a blade buried somewhere, Chris. Only got one blade Norm and I don't want to chop it up, but I've got two frames so might get two out of one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #10 Posted August 8, 2016 This is the rubber matting I was talking about Chris, its 50 inches long so should do the trick... 2 Triumph66 and the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #11 Posted August 8, 2016 Looks just the job Paul, thanks 1 pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #12 Posted August 8, 2016 Steel ordered today for the blades, 48" x 7" x 7.5 mm, and my mate's going to roll it too, also asked him for 2 small strips to go along the bottom edge to hold the rubber on. After Rural past times Norm and I will be making 2 graderblades to take to Biddenden tractorfest, its going to be a joint build so should be a laugh just hope we can do it in time 3 Triumph66, pmackellow and Alan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #13 Posted August 8, 2016 The strip along the bottom will serve two purposes. Primarily for me, it will act as a wear strip, with the option of fitting a rubber strip if used on concrete/tarmac etc. It could be a laugh or the end of a friendship. 3 the showman, Alan and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #14 Posted August 8, 2016 Norm. If Chris abandons you on your visit to John's, and leaves you to find your own way back, you will know the friendship has ended. 2 Stormin and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #15 Posted August 9, 2016 The only way he'll get abandoned is if he wonders off into the wilderness, never to be seen again. 3 Triumph66, Alan and Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #16 Posted August 9, 2016 Just been and collected the blades from the fabricators, made a nice job and heavy too 7 pmackellow, ranger, meadowfield and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #17 Posted August 9, 2016 Look good Chris. Heavy is good also. But before you get carried away and start drilling holes, the bottom edge of wear strip needs to be 3/8" to 1/2" below the bottom edge of the blade. 2 Triumph66 and the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #18 Posted August 9, 2016 What's the benefit of these compared with a front blade ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 373 #19 Posted August 9, 2016 58 minutes ago, nigel said: What's the benefit of these compared with a front blade ? You can put your feet on it to hold it down. 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 548 #20 Posted August 9, 2016 1 hour ago, nigel said: What's the benefit of these compared with a front blade ? better control over the bumps and through the dips i think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #21 Posted August 9, 2016 2 hours ago, Stormin said: Look good Chris. Heavy is good also. But before you get carried away and start drilling holes, the bottom edge of wear strip needs to be 3/8" to 1/2" below the bottom edge of the blade. I can't drill the holes Norm, you've got the square drill for the coach bolts 1 Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #22 Posted August 9, 2016 Bloke across the road from us has got a big punch that can do square holes chris 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #23 Posted August 9, 2016 20 minutes ago, nigel said: Bloke across the road from us has got a big punch that can do square holes chris Shame its so far away, be quicker for me to drill them round and file them out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #24 Posted August 9, 2016 Rubber mat now on site thanks to Paul and Wendy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #25 Posted August 9, 2016 14 minutes ago, the showman said: Rubber mat now on site thanks to Paul and Wendy. Glad to be of service Mr Showman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
